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throw to the wolves
Verb
idiomatic
Japanese Meaning
自分の身を守るために、他者を犠牲にすること / 自己保身のため、誰かを見捨てまたは犠牲にする行為 / 利益や安全を確保するために、弱者や他人を放置し害すること
（ present singular third-person ）
（ participle present ）
（ past ）
（ participle past ）
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(idiomatic) To sacrifice someone, especially in an attempt to save oneself.
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throw to the wolves
When the scandal broke, the board decided to throw the marketing director to the wolves to shield the CEO.
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When the scandal broke, the board decided to throw the marketing director to the wolves to shield the CEO.
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